SmartHealth: Diabetes can be confusing; here are 10 myths about the disease
By SmartHealthToday.com There are plenty of scary facts about diabetes: It’s the seventh-leading cause of death in the U.S. and…
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Doctor sheds light on five myths about sunburn, sun exposure and sunscreen
As the weather grows warmer and more people spend longer periods of time outside in the sun, it’s important to…
Christ Hospital first in region to implant permanent wireless sensor device in a heart-failure patient
The Christ Hospital Health Network is the first facility in the region to successfully implant a new miniaturized, wireless sensor…
Tobacco smoke mixed with high radon levels increase risk of lung cancer by a factor of 10
From Kentucky Health News Combined exposure to tobacco smoke and radon, an odorless gas that comes from small amounts of…
Louisville opens first needle exchange in state; officials predict rural counties will be slow to follow
From Kentucky Health News Louisville Metro Public Health and Wellness opened its mobile needle-exchange program, making Louisville the first place…
Feeling itchy? Learn how to avoid and treat poison ivy, oak and sumac
From Kentucky Health News Now that school is out and summer is here, more people will be venturing into the…
Kentucky restricts sales, movement of birds as proactive response to avian flu outbreak
State Veterinarian Robert C. Stout has enacted restrictions on bird sales and movement in Kentucky to protect Kentucky’s poultry industry…
Study shows single dose of HPV vaccine may be all you need to prevent cervical cancer
A single dose of the human papillomavirus vaccine Cervarix appears to be as effective in preventing certain HPV infections as…
Ouch! Protect yourself, avoid getting bitten by mosquitoes this summer with these tips
By Melissa Patrick Special to NKyTribune Spending time outdoors is one of the great pleasures of summer. Unfortunately, this is…
Feeling exhausted and not sure why? Ask your health-care provider to check your vitamin B12
From Kentucky Health News Some doctors are adding a vitamin B check to their standard “baseline” workup, especially vitamin B12,…
Learn how to manage diabetes at free classes offered by health department
Get practical tips to manage your diabetes. Diabetes educators from the Northern Kentucky Health Department are offering comprehensive education during…
One in three U.S. adults have multiple factors that increase risk for heart disease and diabetes
From Kentucky Health News More than one-third of adults in the U.S. have a combination of health conditions that put…
The secret why some smokers quit easily and some find it nearly impossible may lie in brain
From Kentucky Health News When a person tries to quit smoking, the cravings, headaches and lethargy that come from the…
Skin cancer is most common cancer in U.S., but many Americans still don’t use sunscreen
From Kentucky Health News Sunscreen has been proven to reduce the risk for all types of skin cancer and to…
Congress is taking on opioid abuse and the nationwide increase in drug overdoses
From Kentucky Health News Federal officials have become increasingly concerned about the rapid increase in drug overdoses across the country….
State gets $8.1M grant to help teachers, other personnel recognize mental-health needs
Kentucky Health News The Kentucky Department of Education has been awarded a five-year, $8.1 million federal grant to teach school…
Department of public health encourages women to follow four rules of good health
In conjunction with National Women’s Health Week May 10 – 16, the Department for Public Health is reminding Kentucky women…
Physical therapist at HealthSouth NKy honored as finalist in companywide award
Back in high school at Villa Madonna Academy, Kelly Roberts’ dedication to basketball helped her achieve high honors such as…
Health department offers free class to reduce your risk of Type 2 diabetes
The Northern Kentucky Health Department will be offering an introductory class to prevent Type 2 diabetes. The two-hour class is…
NKy Women, Infants and Children program releases updated income guidelines
Many Northern Kentucky families are eligible for benefits through the federal Women, Infants and Children program, commonly known as WIC,…
Health Department advises that more families may qualify for federal WIC program, but don’t know
Many Northern Kentucky families are eligible for benefits through the federal Women, Infants and Children program, commonly known as WIC,…
Tobacco quit line callers eligible for free nicotine replacement therapy April 27-May 10
If you’ve been thinking about quitting smoking, here is some added incentive. Free nicotine replacement therapy products will be available…